BACKTALK; An occasional series of reader responses to current topics.

Tired of the experts and the media talking at you all the time?We are, too. So this week Outlook begins an occasional feature thatseeks to get your voice into the debate.Question: Next month begins a new legislative season with the oldbalance of power: a Democratic president and a Republican Congress.A pack of old and new business remains on the table, from a balancedbudget amendment to entitlement reform, and President Clinton willbe looking to leave his mark as the first Democrat to serve twoterms since Franklin Roosevelt.

Describe one thing (and only one thing -- no fudging!) that youthink the president and/or the Congress should accomplish this yearfor the good of the country.Tell us your views in 200 words or less. We'll publish a sampleof the most thoughtful or interesting responses on January 4.Submissions are due December 30. Be sure to include your name,address and phone number.Send e-mail to Outlook@washpost.com or mail to Outlook/Backtalk,The Washington Post, 1150 15th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.20071-5530.

BACKTALK; An occasional series of reader responses to current topics.

Tired of the experts and the media talking at you all the time?We are, too. So this week Outlook begins an occasional feature thatseeks to get your voice into the debate.Question: Next month begins a new legislative season with the oldbalance of power: a Democratic president and a Republican Congress.A pack of old and new business remains on the table, from a balancedbudget amendment to entitlement reform, and President Clinton willbe looking to leave his mark as the first Democrat to serve twoterms since Franklin Roosevelt.

Describe one thing (and only one thing -- no fudging!) that youthink the president and/or the Congress should accomplish this yearfor the good of the country.Tell us your views in 200 words or less. We'll publish a sampleof the most thoughtful or interesting responses on January 4.Submissions are due December 30. Be sure to include your name,address and phone number.Send e-mail to Outlook@washpost.com or mail to Outlook/Backtalk,The Washington Post, 1150 15th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.20071-5530.

BACKTALK; An occasional series of reader responses to current topics.

Tired of the experts and the media talking at you all the time?We are, too. So this week Outlook begins an occasional feature thatseeks to get your voice into the debate.Question: Next month begins a new legislative season with the oldbalance of power: a Democratic president and a Republican Congress.A pack of old and new business remains on the table, from a balancedbudget amendment to entitlement reform, and President Clinton willbe looking to leave his mark as the first Democrat to serve twoterms since Franklin Roosevelt.

Describe one thing (and only one thing -- no fudging!) that youthink the president and/or the Congress should accomplish this yearfor the good of the country.Tell us your views in 200 words or less. We'll publish a sampleof the most thoughtful or interesting responses on January 4.Submissions are due December 30. Be sure to include your name,address and phone number.Send e-mail to Outlook@washpost.com or mail to Outlook/Backtalk,The Washington Post, 1150 15th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.20071-5530.

BACKTALK; An occasional series of reader responses to current topics.

Tired of the experts and the media talking at you all the time?We are, too. So this week Outlook begins an occasional feature thatseeks to get your voice into the debate.Question: Next month begins a new legislative season with the oldbalance of power: a Democratic president and a Republican Congress.A pack of old and new business remains on the table, from a balancedbudget amendment to entitlement reform, and President Clinton willbe looking to leave his mark as the first Democrat to serve twoterms since Franklin Roosevelt.

Describe one thing (and only one thing -- no fudging!) that youthink the president and/or the Congress should accomplish this yearfor the good of the country.Tell us your views in 200 words or less. We'll publish a sampleof the most thoughtful or interesting responses on January 4.Submissions are due December 30. Be sure to include your name,address and phone number.Send e-mail to Outlook@washpost.com or mail to Outlook/Backtalk,The Washington Post, 1150 15th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.20071-5530.

BACKTALK; An occasional series of reader responses to current topics.

Tired of the experts and the media talking at you all the time?We are, too. So this week Outlook begins an occasional feature thatseeks to get your voice into the debate.Question: Next month begins a new legislative season with the oldbalance of power: a Democratic president and a Republican Congress.A pack of old and new business remains on the table, from a balancedbudget amendment to entitlement reform, and President Clinton willbe looking to leave his mark as the first Democrat to serve twoterms since Franklin Roosevelt.

Describe one thing (and only one thing -- no fudging!) that youthink the president and/or the Congress should accomplish this yearfor the good of the country.Tell us your views in 200 words or less. We'll publish a sampleof the most thoughtful or interesting responses on January 4.Submissions are due December 30. Be sure to include your name,address and phone number.Send e-mail to Outlook@washpost.com or mail to Outlook/Backtalk,The Washington Post, 1150 15th Street, NW, Washington, D.C.20071-5530.